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Awareness of pulse polio immunisation.
S Gomber1, D K Taneja, K Mohan
1Department of Pediatrics, UCMS and G.T.B. Hospital, Delhi.
Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Despite low public awareness, Delhi
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Health Communication
Background:
- Mass polio immunization campaigns require significant public engagement.
- Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) efforts are crucial for campaign success.
- Assessing public awareness is vital for understanding campaign reach and effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate public awareness of a mass polio immunization campaign in Delhi.
- To identify factors influencing awareness levels.
- To understand the relationship between awareness and campaign success.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 225 adult residents of Delhi.
- Two-stage stratified random sampling was employed.
- Structured questionnaires assessed awareness of the polio immunization program.
Main Results:
- Only 60.4% were aware of the campaign launch, and 31.6% knew its aim.
- No respondents fully understood all program parameters (objective, dates, age group, status).
- Higher education levels correlated with increased awareness.
Conclusions:
- High immunization coverage (>90%) was achieved despite limited public awareness.
- Community-level mobilization by vaccine committees and social workers was key to success.
- Future campaigns should prioritize social mobilization alongside IEC efforts.